NEW HAVEN -- Stevens Street in the Hill was blocked off for a time after an 8-year-old boy was struck by a car.

Lt. Marty Tchakirides said initial indications were that the injuries weren't life threatening but police kept the street closed down for a time until the hospital could give the child a thorough evaluation. The child was conscious at the scene.

The accident happened at about 3 p.m.

A short time later, a young girl was struck on Townsend Avenue near Hall Street while riding her bike. According to Sgt. Vincent Anastasio, she also was taken to the hospital to be checked out for what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.